Hannah Griffin

Hannah Griffin is a researcher at the Richard Wells Research Centre, University of West London. Her work focuses on speech and language therapy, dysphagia management, and patient safety in care homes.

Research Interests:

• Improving nutrition and hydration care for elderly residents with dysphagia
• Adherence to Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) guidelines
• Implementation of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework
• Training gaps in care home staff

Key Findings from Research:

• Observed discrepancies between written SLT recommendations and actual care practices
• High adherence to food texture but low compliance with fluid thickness and swallowing strategies
• Need for better training and dissemination of RCSLT guidelines